More thunderstorms could develop, dropping anywhere from 1 to 3 more inches of rain.Īnd today, the moisture will not be contained in the South. The Weather Prediction Center pointed out a corridor of moisture will continue the convection which has plagued the area for the past couple of days. The area flooded yesterday is under the gun again today. Water levels are expected to reach 15.7 feet, with flooding into the roadway beginning at 15 feet. What was once thought to be a 1 in 200-year rainfall event, which led to swollen creeks and rivers in the mountainous region, water rescues, and flooded homes and businesses, was, in fact, a 1 in 1000-year rainfall event, according to analysis from CNN meteorologist Haley Brink. The Russian River at Hopland, which passed its flood stage Friday leading to the closure of Highway 175, is forecast to flood again Tuesday. The same storm system triggered a flash flood emergency in western Georgia Sunday afternoon. “Scattered to numerous flash floods (are) possible early this week from southern New England to the southern Appalachians,” the Weather Prediction Center said. In addition, all satellite and cable television providers and all major AM and FM band radio stations available in Osceola County provide immediate notification on all channels upon identification of a threat by the EOC or the NWS.Moisture streaming in from the Gulf of Mexico, combined with a stubborn, nearly stationary storm system, will cause slow-moving thunderstorm activity and the possibility of flash flooding across 20 US states Monday. Any evacuation recommendation would come from the Office of Emergency Management.Īll over-the-air television stations servicing the Osceola County area receive notification from the EOC for broadcast in the event of a threat. The National Weather Service issues updates, warnings. When a storm or flood threatens to affect the County, staff monitors the event, relying on information from EOC officials and the National Weather Service for detailed and site specific information regarding storm conditions and flood threats. Osceola County Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan To be sure you receive emergency notifications, sign-up for ALERT Osceola here: Our Flood Alert Notification system, ALERT Osceola, is powered by Everbridge and provides additional early notice of a flood threat including Tornado Warnings with an optional Severe Thunderstorm Warning feature.

The Osceola County EOC works with the National Weather Service, the State of Florida and the National Hurricane Center to monitor flood and storm threats and advise the community accordingly. Osceola County Emergency Operations Center (EOC) A Flood Watch provides early advice of potential riverine flooding to emergency services and communities at risk of flooding. During significant storms, Emergency Management monitors storm updates to pass information on to media sources for distribution. If necessary, Fire and Law Enforcement officials may notify area residents by door-to-door personal contact, telephone, and use of sirens and public address systems. This same process alerts local news media sources (radio and television) to distribute instructions to the public. The National Weather Service is responsible for issuing the appropriate warning through the NOAA Weather Radio. In the event of flood potential, the County receives notification from the Office of Emergency Management and certain departments are alerted.

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